Board Gamers Anonymous – Details, episodes & analysis

To kick off 2025 proper, we're launching a new format, featuring the voices of our listeners and community members. This week, we discuss the gifts that got us into gaming and had a big impact on our lives. Plus a review of SETI and more. Special thanks to new Patreon backer Emily for joining us at the table, and to all of our contributors for their input on the episode this week (names below). Patreon this Week: Chris's Top 10 Movies The State of Play: Join us at the Level Up Retreat 1/31-2/2 in Morristown, NJ Fantasy Board Game Draft: Full! Thanks to everyone who joined. Roll for Preview: Fishspan Roll for Review: SETI If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time of year again - let's look at the most anticipated games of the year ahead, featuring more than 60 games, expansions, and rereleases that we're (mostly) excited to see and play in the coming year. Plus we announce the launch of the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft League. Learn more about the league and how to signup as a Patreon backer (at any level). Spots are limited, and the competition is heating up! Do you have what it takes to create a company with so many hot games that it sets your Kallax on fire?! Join the BGA Fantasy Board Game Draft and prove it! If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/bganonymous.bsky.social) and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. NOTE: We had some recording platform issues this week so apologies in advance for any audio weirdness. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We made it! This is our 500th episode and we go big with a live stream and a rundown of our top 10 games of all time. Find out which games we picked, what our new #1s are (including only the second ever #1 from Anthony), and make sure to enter our contest to help determine the Top 100 listeners' games. If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're looking at all the hot games currently burning up the charts on Board Game Geek. Which games are hot, which ones are we excited to play, and what's on there for "reasons?" =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: "What is the game you are most excited to play this year and why (KS or retail)?" Acquisition Disorders: Andromeda's Edge, Expeditions At the Table Reviews: Mosaic, Woodcraft If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on the podcast, we're talking about how we approach collecting, culling, and the massive process of curating and maintaining the games we own. We hear from the community, share our experiences, and consider how to stay sane with all that cardboard. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: "What advice would you offer to new gamers about collecting and culling?" AND "Is there a game that you will never cull/remove from your collection no matter how little it gets played?" Acquisition Disorders: The Lord of the Rings Adventure Book Game, 7 Wonders Edifice At the Table Reviews: Lacrimosa, Beer and Bread If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris is joined by Will this week to talk about all the recent changes, announcements, un-announcements, and general drama surrounding Dungeons and Dragons. =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: Due to technical issues on Anthony's end, there was no question of the week this week. We'll be back next week with double duty. Acquisition Disorders: City of Mist: Local Legends, Marvel United: Multiverse At the Table Reviews: Wolves, Tiletum If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode features a rundown of the best games based on public-domain IPs. From Robinson Crusoe to the Fury of Dracula, which games do the classics best? =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Question of the Week: "What book would you most like to see get a board game adaptation and why? & Do you log your game plays? Why or why not?" Acquisition Disorders: Green Planet: Powerline & Future Energy, Tales of the Arthurian Knights At the Table Reviews: War of the Ring: The Card Game, The Night Cage If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time for one final look at 2022, with BGA's picks for the best games of the year. We had a heck of a time this year with so many amazing releases, so join us for a rundown of the best of the best from 2022.  =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. From now until the end of January, Paperlike is also including their digital pro planner bundle at no extra cost with every order placed through the Paperlike store. Plus, shipping is completely free! Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== Nominees: Best Digital Implementation: Everdell, Roll Player, Hero Realms, Munchkin Digital Best Family Game: Streets, My Lil' Everdell, Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar, Starship Captains Best Strategy Game: Lacrimosa, Ark Nova, Carnegie, Tiletum  Best Overlooked Gem: Trekking through History, Free Ride, Streets, Zapotec Best Kickstarter: Moon, Keyforge: Winds of Exchange, Turczi Junior Promo Pack, Unconscious Minds Best 2.0 Release: Heat: Pedal to the Metal, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Skymines, War of the Ring: the Card Game Best Solo Game:Twilight Inscription, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, X-Men United, Turing Machine Best Expansion:Dune Imperium - Rise of Ix, On Mars: Alien Invasion, Root: Marauders/Clockwork 2, The Red Cathedral: Contractors Game of the Year: Ark Nova, X-Men United, The Guild of Merchant Explorers, Lacrimosa, War of the Ring: The Card Game, Tiletum, Cat in the Box If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 405 is up, featuring our 50 most anticipated games of 2023. Find out which new games, pending Kickstarter releases, and expansions on the horizon have us the most excited going into the new year.  =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike. To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. From now until the end of January, Paperlike is also including their digital pro planner bundle at no extra cost with every order placed through the Paperlike store. Plus, shipping is completely free! Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022 is just about over and that means it's time to look back on the year as a whole. This week, we're reviewing 2022, looking at the games that came out, what we played, what we didn't, and what got delayed.  =================== This week’s episode is sponsored by Paperlike To pick up your Paperlike, head to paperlike.com/BGA, click “Buy Paperlike,” and select your iPad size. From now until the end of January, Paperlike is also including their digital pro planner bundle at no extra cost with every order placed through the Paperlike store. Plus, shipping is completely free! Ready to do more with your iPad? Head over to paperlike.com/BGA to get started. =================== Interested in checking out the Metallic Dice Games set featured in our gift guide? Check out their site here: https://fanrolldice.com/ref/2755/ =================== If you haven’t yet, be sure to connect with us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/boardgamersanonymous), Twitter (http://twitter.com/bgapodcast), and our website (www.www.boardgamersanonymous.com). You can support the show as well by donating on Patreon (www.patreon.com/bga) or using our Amazon affiliate link. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices